Atomic has embraced the 'Rocker Revolution' and developed three shape variations, Powder Rocker, Adaptive Rocker or Active Camber, each relative to terrain and snow conditions.
The Powder Rocker, obviously named for skiing fresh powder where lift and float is the name of the game, combines a classic camber underfoot and adds a pronounced Rocker Shape at the ski tip.
For the all-mountain lineup of 2011-12 skis Atomic incorporates the Adaptive Rocker. This feature allows the ski to use the full contact edge length when turned on edge, and the slight rise built into the tip means tips push up when the ski is weighted under down-pressure. So, because the tip lifts slightly, the ski turns easily, does not edge and delivers lift in soft snow.
Atomic's Active Camber is just the classic camber that works great on the harder and packed powder snow of groomed slopes.
Here's what Atomic says about their 2011-2012 skis:
"On the groomers. In blower powder. At the X Games. On the World Cup. At tiny day areas. On massive AK peaks. Wherever you find skiers, you will find the highest quality equipment from ATOMIC. Our secret: we develop tailor made skiing equipment for every level of skier. Which makes skiing even simpler and more enjoyable and success so much easier to achieve!
Atomic's new 2011-12 line of skis will help you raise the bar in terms of performance, enjoyment and fun for racers and beginners, freeskiers and all-rounders. Each of our products is more than just the sum of its parts, they embody ATOMIC's passion, progression and ambition for skiing."
Following is some information on a selection of skis from the Atomic 2011-2012 collection. Read more about these and all the Atomic skis.
D2 VF 82 - Groomer Ski
Atomic
The D2 VF 82 is an intermediate/advanced ski in the classic piste shape of narrow underfoot for more natural carving, thus the '82' in the name. However this ski incorporates the Atomic unique Doubledeck construction, in effect comprising two individual skis. The lower, on snow'deck' provides the edging while the 'upper' deck distributes tpower generated by the skier. The 2 deck construction eliminates vibration and allows full edge contact and smoth turns on both hard packed and softer groomed slopes.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
158 - 119.5-82-106.5
166 - 121.5-82-108.5
174 - 124-82-111
182 - 126.5-82-113.5
Savage Ti - All Mountain Ski
Atomic
The Savage Ti is an all-mountain expert ski built with Adaptive Rocker for lift in the soft snow yet allowing for good edge length for control on the slopes. Vibrations and impacts are absorbed by the tip-to-tail wood core under the Step Down sidewall construction and additional titanium insert.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
168 - 132-93-118
177 - 134-93-120.1
186 - 136-93-122
Bent Chetler - Powder Ski
Atomic
The Bent Chetler is for freeski pro Chris Benchetler, a big-g-g ski built not just with the Powder Rocker, but with the added Pop Rocker variation which actually features a Powder Rocker at both the tip and tail. Under Chris Benchetler's guidance the Bent Chetler is a work in progress and this year it's about stiffening the tail area by 25% for even better performance. This ski calls out to expert backcountry skiers. Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions 183 - 142-123-134 192 - 144.5-123-136.5
Affinity Storm - Women's All Mountain Ski
Atomic
The Affinity Storm is new from Atomic for 2011-12 and presents a major innovation in the women's ski line. A V shape ski with a wide tip around an 84mm waist and narrow tail, with Adaptive Rocker mkes for max lift in powder and edge control on the resort slopes. Add a wood core and dual-layer sidewall construction and bad vibes and shocks are dampened out. This all mountain ski should be a big seller for advanced/expert female skiers.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
151 - 125-84-104.5
159 - 127.5-84-107
167 - 130-84-109
MYA N° 4 PR - Women's All Mountain Ski
Atomic
The Cloud 9 is ATOMIC's most popular intermediate/advanced women's piste ski and instills innovative technologies such as the Women Flex Zones, which are six points in the tip and tail area that influence the flex of the ski to varying degrees. The unique Heel Lift reduces strain on the spine by raising the heel, which when combined with the classic Active Camber ensures direct power transmission and edge grip.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
144 - 117-73-102
151 - 119-73-104
158 - 121-73-106
165 - 123.5-73-108.5
Century - Women's Powder Ski
Atomic
The Century is Atomic's top of the line women's powder ski for women and its extra Power Rocker 10 and 100mm waist ensures plenty of float in powder snow. The Step Down 2L sidewall construction and tip-to-tail wood core softens shocks and hard landings while a pronounced camber in the binding area delivers optimum edge grip and precision control on hard snow. the century also has great graphics on top and bottom.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
146 - 126.5-100-118.5
156 - 127.5-100-119-5
166 - 128.5-100-120.5
176 - 129.5-100-121.5
Spike - Junior Boy's Ski
Atomic
Spike is new this year from Atomic, and with waist widths from 76 to 80 mm it is designed for young skiers heading for the pow. Made with a Cap Fiber to keep it light and Active Camber the Spike has plenty of edge control on the groomers.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
110 - 92-76-84
120 - 99-78-91
130 - 106-80-98
Century Jr - Junior Girl's Ski
Atomic
The Century Jr, with the Active Camber design is an all-mountain ski for girls with great graphics like it's big sister. Wide underfoot for better balance and lift in the soft snow the Active Camber engament provides the edge grip on the slopes.
Length and Tip-Waist-Tail dimensions
110 - 92-76-84
120 - 99-78-91
130 - 106-80-98
140 - 122-82-66.6
150 - 122-85-71.3
How to Select Skis
Skis that fit your ability level, personal goals, and type of skiing will make sure your time on the slopes is both safe and enjoyable. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you:
